Pinball

Elvira Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational
Elvira Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational 735 750 GAD Vending

Mark your calendars for a special date night with the Mistress of the Dark as Elvira hosts the latest Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational!  Who will win a brand new Elvira’s House of Horrors pinball machine?  Tune in February 12th at 6pm CT to find out!  Full details on this adrenaline-inducing competition here!

New Pinball at GAD
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Do you have what it takes to save the day? Cactus Canyon Remake puts you in the game as the future lawman of the old west town of Cactus Canyon. Save the town bank from a robbery, show off your skills as an expert marksman, even tame wild broncos and don’t forget to save Polly Peril from the train!

Cactus Canyon is the fourth game in the exciting line of remakes of the greatest Bally/Williams pinball machines.

Cactus Canyon features expanded game rules, new display art and new sounds all of which are exclusive to Cactus Canyon Remake. All new full-color display artwork, re-imagined within the framework of the original Williams display artwork at four times the resolution. Thousands of frames have been painstakingly animated to create a display that features full color and four times the number of dots as the original Williams game.

Both models feature Chicago Gaming’s 19-¼” XL Color Display which has twice the viewing area of the display utilized in the original game. Modern Electronics, LED lighting, and today’s manufacturing technology help deliver a game experience that exceeds expectations.

GAD’s order of Cactus SE and SE+ are in production. Pre-orders are encouraged as supply chain shortages continue to make inventory more and more difficult. Contact us to learn expected delivery dates on the games you are interested in.

Current Stern Pinball Code Updates
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Stern Pinball is continuously working to update and improve software for Stern pinball machines.  There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; these will release them upon update completion.

If you would like to join Stern’s mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to [email protected].  If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to [email protected].  Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/

Current Stern code versions:

  • Godzilla – For all Godzilla owners, please update your game to the latest code (v0.85).
  • The Mandalorian – For all The Mandalorian owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.01).
  • Aerosmith – For all Aerosmith owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.10).
  • Black Knight: Sword of Rage – For all Black Knight owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.12).
  • Guardians of the Galaxy – For all Guardians of the Galaxy owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.09).
  • Led Zeppelin – For all Led Zeppelin owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.12).
  • The Beatles – For all Beatles owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.20).
  • The Munsters – For all Munsters owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.10).
  • Stranger Things – For all Stranger Things owners, please update your game to the latest code (v1.05).

If you run into code installation issues, not sure how to install Insider Connected, have a hardware parts issue or have questions on your specific Stern Pinball machine you purchased at GAD, call us for support. If you live in any of the states we cover – Nebraska, Kansas City, Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota – call us and we’ll help.

Rush Back in the Studio and with a NEW Stern Pinball
Rush Back in the Studio and with a NEW Stern Pinball 1200 628 GAD Vending

Over 40 million records sold.  More than 40 years of unparalleled creativity.  Countless sold-out tours.  An impassioned global fan base.  A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Inductions into the Canadian and U.S. Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.  Officers of the Order of Canada.  Countless other awards and recognitions.

That’s all very nice.

For the three band members, however, it was never about the accolades.  It was always about their music, their friendships, their band, their fans, and now:

PINBALL!!!

Stern Pinball, Inc. proudly announces a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic Canadian progressive rock band, Rush.  Rush pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

Rush first burst onto the scene when its song, Working Man, crossed the pirate radio airwaves from Toronto, Canada to Cleveland, Ohio and then onto the rest of North America and the world.  Their magnum opus, 2112, represents one of progressive rock’s greatest works.   Rush’s music remains in constant rotation to this day.  Absolutely uncompromising in every conceivable way, the band featured bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and the late drummer, percussionist, and lyricist Neil Peart.

Stern’s Rush pinball machines, reflect the energy, excitement, and experience of a live Rush concert.  In this epic music pinball adventure, players will travel with Rush through time.  Immersed in exclusive Rush concert footage and guided by custom speech from Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and fellow Canadian Rock Hall of Famer, Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies, players will experience Rush and their iconic music as never before.  This Rush pinball concert under glass features sixteen iconic songs, accentuated by sound and lighting effects.  Songs include Headlong Flight, Far Cry, One Little Victory, Working Man, 2112, Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Cygnus X-1 (Book One: The Voyage and Book Two: Hemispheres), The Big Money, Subdivisions, Limelight, Fly By Night, La Villa Strangiato, Bastille Day, and Red Barchetta.

Rush pinball machines include Stern’s new Insider Connected™ system, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in a variety of ways.  Stern Insider Connected provides dynamic entertainment and player engagement features.  Insider Connected also provides an operator focused toolset to drive location play and remotely manage every aspect of the machines.  Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/.

Travel back in time with Rush by shooting pinballs through a custom sculpted, electromagnetic Time Machine.  Players will explore Red Barchetta, Subdivisions, and Fly By Night Multiball action.  The Rush Premium and LE model pinball experience includes a motorized ramp with custom lighting effects and a custom sculpted Clockwork Angels Clock, inspired from Neil Peart’s bass drum from their Time Machine Tour.  This motorized clock illuminates, and when it strikes midnight players will be transported to a Headlong Flight Multiball frenzy.

Additional features on the Premium and LE models include a custom subway system, locking pinballs to unleash a high energy Far Cry Multiball.  The ‘Dead End’ vertical upkicker propels pinballs up an additional wireform ramp return for non-stop pinball action.  As an encore, a three-bank of musical drop targets guard a secret ball lock for players to discover an adrenalized Freewill Multiball to continue their musical pinball journey.

Limited to 1,000 LE machines globally, the highly collectible LE version includes the Expression Lighting System™.  With 96 intelligent RGB LEDs, the Expression Lighting System enables full color spectrum control.  Positioned in pockets cut into the cabinet sides to provide color themed full playfield illumination, this integrated playfield lighting system is synchronized to custom light shows specifically designed for every song and dynamically responsive to game events.  The LE version also includes an exclusive full color mirrored backglass inspired by Clockwork Angels, iconic custom cabinet artwork, custom high gloss and powder-coated guitar-shaped pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, exclusive inside art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stern Chairman and CEO Gary Stern.

“Partnering with Rush, we created a musical pinball experience that every fan will want to explore.  Incredible music, memorable toys, unique mechanical pinball action, and custom speech will make players feel like they are on tour with the band,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO.  “In memory of Neil Peart, we have also decided to support the Neil Peart Research Award sponsored by the Glioblastoma Foundation as it researches cures for this deadly brain cancer.”

Rush pinball machines will be showcased virtually to the press and public for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5th – 8th.

Pricing and Availability:

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)*:

*MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.                             

Pro Model:                                                      $US 6,899

Premium Model:                                             $US 8,999

Limited Edition Model:                                    $US 11,099

Rush pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

GAD has an allocation of Rush pinball games plus more on order. Call GAD to order/pre-order your Rush Pinball.

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.  Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise.  Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man.  A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time.  To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

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What Pinball’s Online?
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Stern Pinball

Stern Pinball’s Insider Connected program is an ever expanding, online game connect portal. Allows you to engage with your Stern Pinball in a whole new way. Discover new ways to play. Unlock exclusive content. Upgrade existing pinball games or buy new ones with software already to connect.

Show off your achievements on your profile page. Get Stern exclusives. Access tournaments. Get sneak peaks at special accessories. And, get ready for special games and prizes coming soon.

All your Stern Insider Connected available on a desktop or mobile app. Use the pinball game’s QR code to link your personal profile to the game you are playing.

  1. Update your Stern Pinball game code here. (Compatible games here.)
  2. Connect your game.
  3. Sign up for basic free plan or annual plan at $39. 

One unique feature already to use in the Stern app – see game fields like never before. Go even deeper into each game with the game guides. In the app, you’ll find detailed information on the playfield features, tutorials, and how to engage each game. (see example).

Jersey Jack

“Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high. There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.” Press START on WOZ today and start earning Scorbit Achievements!
The Wizard of Oz, Dialed In, The Hobbit, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Guns N’ Roses pinball are all online enabled with the most recent code updates. Pirates of the Caribbean is soon to follow.
Experience seamless code updates, online leaderboards, Achievements and more. No added costs or subscription fees for JJP owners.
Get your game online! Contact JJP or GAD if you have questions or issues with the code updates.

STERN PINBALL TO VIRTUALLY SHOWCASE ITS NEW TECHNOLOGY, INSIDER CONNECTED™, AT THE 2022 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
STERN PINBALL TO VIRTUALLY SHOWCASE ITS NEW TECHNOLOGY, INSIDER CONNECTED™, AT THE 2022 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 494 315 GAD Vending

Stern’s New Rush Pinball Machines Featuring Insider Connected Will Be Revealed

CHICAGO, IL and LAS VEGAS, NV – December 28, 2021 – Stern Pinball, Inc., will be returning to the Consumer Electronics Show virtually and not in-person.  Historically the pinball games in our CES booth attract large crowds.  Given the current fast spread of COVID in many parts of the world, we concluded our virtual attendance would offer the most protection to pinball fans.

Highlighted this year will be Stern’s Insider Connected, the greatest technological advance to pinball in decades, giving players even more reasons to play. Insider Connected lets players track scores and offers new achievements for connected pinball machines. Through their mobile phones or computers, players can access their profiles, post scores, find the locations of connected machines, or explore pinball activities in their area.

Insider Connected Pro provides tools for commercial operators to improve earnings and operational efficiency through remote updates and diagnostics. All Stern Pinball machines now ship with Insider Connected enabled. CES attendees and all pinball players can register for Insider Connected at insider.sternpinball.com/.

Stern Pinball will showcase the new Rush pinball machines for the first time. Rush, the iconic Canadian progressive rock band, has an impassioned global fan base.  Rush has sold over 40 million records and filled stadiums during sold-out tours for decades.  Rush Insider Connected pinball machines will be displayed for the press during virtual press conferences all week long.

Expanding on the success of its Jurassic Park commercial pinball machines, Stern Pinball will virtually display the Jurassic Park Home EditionTM, a new stylish, fun, and affordable pinball machine designed and engineered for the home. A pinball adventure 65 million years in the making, this action-packed pinball adventure for the home is filled with suspense, twists, and turns around every flip.

“CES is one of our favorite events and the perfect place to showcase Insider Connected. This technology will transform how players interact with pinball machines, including our newest hit game, Rush,” said Gary Stern, Chairman, and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.  “The entire Stern team looks forward to an in-person CES 2023, but we’re excited to share all of the latest Stern innovations with you virtually this year.”

About Stern Pinball, Inc.

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.

Recent Stern Pinball titles include Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.

Rush Coming Soon from Stern
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Rush – having sold over 40 million records over 40 years. Rush released its eponymous debut album in March 1974. 24 gold and 14 platinum records later, Rush is only third behind the Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band.

About time for an epic pinball created by Stern Pinball.

Making it a Stern Holiday with GAD
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Many pinball games in stock and more on the way!

Stern is our best represented line of pinball with titles like – The Mandalorian, Godzilla, Led Zeppelin, Star Wars Pin and many more.

At GAD, we know pinball. So, for the holidays call (402) 553-2812 and say “GAD Knows Pinball” and get $100 off. That’s a free $100 towards your new pinball.

A 5-Step Money Making Commercial Arcade Game Ideas (That Anyone Can Follow)
A 5-Step Money Making Commercial Arcade Game Ideas (That Anyone Can Follow) 1365 2048 GAD Vending

Arcades came in to fashion in the early 1900’s with the creation of the pinball machine. But it took until the 1970’s for video games to storm the scene. Since, there has been steady evolution of arcade games, crane games (claw games), video style games and pinball.

No longer are arcades limited to just their physical premise. With an internet connection, gamers can play their friends anywhere in the world. A player in Omaha can direct challenge their buddy in Kansas City. Join tournaments anywhere in the world. Play a local traveling tournament. And create accounts to follow the player from home to arcade.

With the wide variety of games and the connection to the internet, there is so much more to attract (and retain) customers for longer times.

Step 1 Cleanliness

Brought in with COVID, players want assurance of a clean environment to play. Make sure to clean your machines regularly during the day, have hand sanitizer stations and deep clean before opening. But be cautious with the type of cleaning chemicals you use – some chemicals can damage the graphics. Cleaning product manufacturer suggested guidelines are available through GAD.

Here are additional ideas you can use to ensure cleanliness:

  • Offer your players additional wipes for their own secondary sanitation.
  • Spread out your games for social distancing.
  • Check with your state or local health department for current guidelines.

Step 2 Location, Location, Location

Arcade machines make revenue in two ways. One, players paying to play. And, two, people staying longer to watch play and ordering more food/drinks in your establishment.

  • Choose high traffic locations that draw players over.
  • Add a game with lots of LED’s and great sound to a dark corner.
  • Capture your own “Shots of the Week” or “High Score” and promote across your TV’s through your AMI digital music system.
  • Choose games that others can watch game play from a safe distance.
  • Place games toward the back of the room to draw players further into your establishment. Make it convenient for people to stay longer.

Step 3 Consider a Table Games vs Console

When you review the floor plan for your arcade games, consider replacing a regular table with an arcade table. This creates a paying space in an awkward area.

  • Playing a console table – or not, it’s a table. (And, GAD’s newest Classic-Cade is over 60 games on one table.)
  • Consider adding a large table game like shuffleboard, or pool to utilize space toward the back of the room or fill an awkward space.
  • Add a foosball table in a space that you’d lose to social distancing regulations.

Do the math of one normal table vs. revenues from a game table. Patrons in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri tend to be active and like to play!

Step 4 Passive Income vs Active Income

Some business owners consider arcade games as a source of passive income. Or just an expensive way to entertain customers. And, that’s okay. But why not take an active approach to adding revenue and attracting repeat patrons?

  • Tournaments
    • Host a progressive tournament.
    • Golden Tee and G3 Galaxy Fire Electronic Darts run international tournaments online.
  • Leagues
  • Specials Night
  • Shot of the Week
  • Progressive Games
  • Trivia Games

Step 5 Take It Outside

Most bars and restaurants have maximized their outdoor space for eating and drinking. With social distancing, some had opened up parking lots, neighboring spaces and other creative additional spaces. And, you may be keeping these spaces open. How about adding games to those areas?

  • Basketball Shot Contest
  • Table Arcade Games
  • Foosball
  • Trivia Games through your AMI Jukebox System
  • Move your darts outdoors – adding wind could make it that much more challenging

As a business owner, it is essential to maximize floor space, follow health and safety guidelines and keep your patrons happy. Not an easy task but well worth the effort.

Need games in a hurry? ATM machine? Parts to fix existing games? GAD is a stocking distributor of pinball and games. Each of our locations have parts in stock. Our offices are located in Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City.

Cyber Monday Success is The Mandalorian Pinball from GAD
Cyber Monday Success is The Mandalorian Pinball from GAD 722 363 GAD Vending

Didn’t find any gifts for the holidays this weekend? No wonder – the perfect gamer family gift is The Mandalorian Pinball by Stern Pinball.

The Mandalorian is scheduled to be in stock this week to GAD, call us and set up to get yours today!

The story of The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.

In this action-packed Stern pinball quest, players are transported to a galaxy far, far away as they play as the Mandalorian, teaming up with key allies and protecting Grogu, while battling dangerous enemies and forces across their journey.

“Star Wars is timeless and our players have enjoyed every pinball machine reimagined by the iconic space saga,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Stern’s new pinball machine, inspired by The Mandalorian, continues that tradition with an engaging and exciting story for an entirely new generation of fans around the world. Collaborating with Lucasfilm, we have brought all of the suspense, excitement, and action from the Star Wars galaxy into a one-of-a-kind pinball adventure perfect for any location or home game room.”

Prepare for battle on the gravity-changing, rotating Encounter upper mini playfield available on the Premium and Limited Edition models. This innovative, motorized rotating playfield is packed with six stand-up targets, lights, and two full-size flippers for high intensity pinball action. Watch out for ambushes!

Like the Mandalorian seen in the series, players can be ambushed by enemy forces. A dynamic inner loop shot activates an up/down horseshoe scoop ramp for fast, repeatable precision shooting, creating tense experiences on the Premium and Limited Edition models. Players can navigate their way to multiball mayhem by hitting a unique hanging uplift target attached to a custom molded Razor Crest ship. Success in hitting the target qualifies a center ramp shot on the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models. Features of The Mandalorian-inspired pinball machines include a large custom sculpture of Grogu, authentic video and audio from seasons one and two, and exclusive custom speech performed by actor Carl Weathers (Greef Karga).

The game includes the iconic title theme song by Ludwig Göransson and stunning hand-drawn artwork by Randy Martinez, one of today’s most popular comic artists.

GAD is an authorized Stern Pinball Dealer. We stock, maintain and sell parts for Stern Pinball games in Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.

GAD Vending

Greater America Distributing (GAD Vending) is your premier marketer of vending equipment and amusement games in Mid America.  The company has been operating for over 30 years with offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Grimes, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines.

Omaha

6161 Grover Street, Omaha,
NE 68106

1-402-553-2812
[email protected]

1-402-553-2812
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Kansas City

3230 Roanake Road, Kansas City,
MO 64111

1-816-531-4300
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1-816-531-4300
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Des Moines

2105 SE 37 Street, Grimes,
Iowa 50111

1-515-278-4455
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